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National Training Center
Le Massif National Alpine Skiing Downhill Training Center
In 2001, with the financial support of the provincial and federal governments, the Société de développement du Massif proceeded with the construction of the National Alpine Skiing Downhill Training Center, on Cap Maillard.
Located on La Charlevoix trail, the Training Center is a unique site where Canada’s elite skiers, along with foreign nationals, now train for downhill and Super G events on a perfectly safe trail. Its safety nets make it the only site in North America equipped with security features of this kind, where athletes can train all season long. Including the 35-meter mound, it can host Women’s Downhill World Cup events. All disciplines are homologated on the trail. The challenge is to have La Charlevoix discovered worldwide, with a first World Cup event of its own.
| La Charlevoix | |
| Overall lenght | 2200 m / 7,217 ft |
| Vertical drop | Women's Downhill: 677 m / 2,219 ft, Men's Super G: 616 m / 2,020 ft, Women's Super G: 556 m / 1,823 ft, Men & Wo men's Giant Slalom: 375 m / 1,229 ft, Men & Women's Slalom: 180 m / 590 ft |
| Women’s Downhill | 670 m / 2,196 ft |
| Men's Super G | 600 m / 1,967 ft |
| Women's Super G | 525 m / 1,721 ft |
| Giant Slalom/Men's & Women's | 375 m / 1,229 ft |
| Slalom/Men's & Women's | 180 m / 590 ft |
| Altitude at the base | 40 m / 131 ft |
| Altitude at the summit | 721 m / 2,365 ft |
| Steepest pitch | 64% |
La Charlevoix Layout
Located on Cap Maillard, the National Alpine Skiing Downhill Training Center allows elite skiers to train on a trail with high safety features. It was named La Charlevoix to represent and position the Charlevoix region on an international scale.
National Training Center LayoutOpen to the Public
La Charlevoix is reserved for expert skiers and thrill-seekers… A 64% gradient!
Open when snow conditions and safety standards permit.
Be careful!
